This Team is Tough - JB Tough

"Jim, what happened tonight?" "We didn't execute"... "Jim, why were they able to score so easily?" "We weren't active enough"... "Jim, it looked easy tonight" "We made shots"... Simple answers from a man who knows his system works.

For 30+ years he has stalked the sidelines with the simple belief that players make plays. A few basic sets, some basic principles, a called play here and there is all you need. Keep it simple, do what he says, do it well and you will win games. That's it.. conversation over.

Never has there been a team on the hill that personifies the old round ball coach. This group of players is as stubborn as they come. They are unyielding on defense and refuse to alter the plan on offense. Since its easier to score closer to the basket, pound it inside on offense and force the opponent to shoot it from 20 feet on defense. Do this enough and the opponent will eventually crack.

Down 14 against Georgetown... do what coach told us... down 18 against Depaul... do what coach told us... and yesterday down 6 with 12 minutes left and their best player saddled with 4 fouls and soreness... do what coach told us... stubborn, unyielding... tough. JB tough.